HomeMy Public PortalAboutProclamation, 50th Anniversary Of Black Hawk College March 19, 1996, Resolution 1996-2 RESOLUTION NO. 1996-2
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RESOLUTION ON BEHALF OF THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACK HAWK COLLEGE
WHEREAS, Black Hawk College provides a broad array of educational
services which include transfer education, two-year degree
programs, certificate programs for employment, basic skills
education, continuing and community education for more than 20,000
students each year; and
WHEREAS, Black Hawk College works in partnership with business,
industry and government to provide job training assistance and
economic development; and
WHEREAS, Black Hawk College provides a necessary resource for
community service, including career development, job search
assistance, and counseling and developmental education; and
WHEREAS, through these services, Black Hawk College meets the
diverse and changing local needs and fulfills a vital function
within the state' s higher education system; and
WHEREAS, more than 20,000 students are served by Black Hawk
College, benefitting from high-quality education at a reasonable
cost; and
WHEREAS, Black Hawk College has faithfully and effectively served
the citizens of Community College District # 503 for the past 50
years;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby declares
Saturday, September 28, 1996 as Black Hawk College Day in the City
of Riverdale and encourages all citizens to recognize the value and
opportunities available to them at Black Hawk College.
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